...Tackling Laundry and the Circulatory System
When we do the TOS Blog cruise we are supposed to think of catchy titles and not just use the question as the title of our post. I thought of the title Tackling Laundry and the Circulatory System because I knew I had good pictures to fit that, but I liked Rachel's title better so I did a 2 part title.
There are a few topics that the crew has discussed that I missed and wanted/still want to write about. For now I am getting this post in for tomorrow's Cruise question. The question for this week is: How do you divide household duties and needs with your homeschool schedule?
First of all I do NOT do it all. I am not a superwoman. I, like all of us, have to make choices with my time. I admit I do not always make the wisest choices, but I try. If my kids are going to be home all day with me making messes then they need to help me clean them up because I have the added work to do that homeschooling demands. I must do end of the year stuff and plan each year's school during the summer. Then during the year I must: plan each week, teach certain subjects, grade work, make sure the boys do all the work assigned to them and fill in the school log with what we actually accomplish. Then the past 2 years I added reviewing items for the TOS Crew. So, I need major help with the housework.
My kids have always helped with the housework. We have had different systems for the kids over the years. We are currently using the Managers Of Their Chores. I am so glad that over the years I have striven to train my children in doing chores. It is important for them to help out the family and it is important for them to learn how to do chores for themselves in their own homes some day. Now we are reaping the benefits... most days. I am so happy to have my children's help. I could never do all I do without them... of course I would not have to do all that I do, if I did not have children.
Here is our current list of chores including cooking dinner meals.
Dates for this chore sheet April-July 2011
Morning Chores
Jessica Wash Table After Breakfast
Rachel Empty and Put Away Clean Dishes from Dishwasher
Christopher Take Out Vitamins
Mom Empty Bathroom Trash
Dad Take Out Trash (as needed, not just morning) Take to Curb Monday and Thursday Evening and back in from Curb Tues. and Fri.
Dinner Cook HelperDad Take Out Trash (as needed, not just morning) Take to Curb Monday and Thursday Evening and back in from Curb Tues. and Fri.
Sunday Rachel Mom
Monday Rachel Jessica
Tues. Christopher Rachel
Wed. Jessica Nathan
Thurs. Mom Christopher
Friday Nathan Dad
Saturday Rachel or Family Cooking
Dad Sweep Floor
Nathan Wash Pots
Christopher Put Away Food and Wipe Table
Rachel Fill and Run Dishwasher
Mom Dry Pots
Jessica Wipe Counter and Stove
Jessica Wipe Counter and Stove
Weekly Saturday Chores
Nathan Clean Microwave
Rachel and Jessica Clean Inside of Fridge
Nathan Clean Can Opener
Nathan and Mom Clean Upstairs Bathroom
Christopher Computer Screens and T.V.
Rachel Vacuum Living Room
Mom Clean Toaster
Dad Dust Living Room
Dad Dust Living Room
Dad and Christopher Clean Laundry Room/ Downstairs Bathroom
Jessica Vacuum Stairs and Upstairs Hallway
Jessica Clean One Set of Kitchen Cabinet Doors ({1} under peninsula, {2} top left, {3} bottom left, {4} top right and over vent)
Twice a Month Chores
Rachel Make Mixes
Christopher Clean Door Knobs, Railings and Light Switches
Once a Month Chores
Christopher Clean Front of Dishwasher
Christopher Clean Front and Side of Fridge by the Sink
Rachel Clean Top of Fridge
Rachel Clean and Organize Dining Room Closet
Mom Clean Cob Webs in Whole House
Mom Clean Silverware Holder
Mom Empty Pencil Sharpener
Dad Mop kitchen floor
Mom Clean Ceiling Fans
Mom Clean Ceiling Fans
Seasonal Chores
Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
Vacuum Curtains | Defrost Small Freezer in Basement | Vacuum Curtains | |
Windows | Scrub Walls | Windows | |
Clean Under Kitchen Sink | Clean Under Kitchen Sink | Clean Under Kitchen Sink | Clean Under Kitchen Sink |
Dust Vents | Dust Vents | ||
Oven | Oven | Oven | Oven |
Organize Game Closet | Organize Game Closet | Organize Game Closet | Organize Game Closet |
Organize Coat Closet | Organize Coat Closet | Organize Coat Closet | Organize Coat Closet |
Organize Linen Closet | Organize Linen Closet | Organize Linen Closet | Organize Linen Closet |
Wash Van | Wash Van | Wash Van |
Check out what my crew mates think about homeschooling and housework by going to the TOS Crew Blog.
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WOW! What a great list :) I do need to have the kids do more cooking. But it is one chore I really enjoy. I do have assigned helpers.
ReplyDeleteLove your title too :)
I think you just made it to my hero list LOL I keep hearing about that book Managers of Their Chores and now, after reading your post, I want it even more. You inspire me!
ReplyDeleteI'm just sailing through on the Cruise and now I'm a follower.
God Bless,
Doreen
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